Related Publications by the Presenters

Wolfgang, R. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2014) Whole-body vibration exposure of haul truck drivers at a surface coal mine. Applied Ergonomics 45, 1700-1704.

Wolfgang, R. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2014) Using consumer electronic devices to estimate whole-body vibration exposure. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 11:6, D77-D81.

Lynas, D. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2013).  Participative Ergonomics Case Study: Coal Handling Train Crew. Ergonomics Australia. 10:1.

Legge, J. Burgess-Limerick, R. & Peters, G. (2013). A new pre-employment functional capacity evaluation predicts longer-term risk of musculoskeletal injury in healthy workers. Spine, 38, 2208-2215.

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2012). Manual tasks. Ch 25 in Dunn, C.E. & Chennell, S. (Eds). Australian Master Work Health and Safety Guide. CCH.

Long, J., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Stapleton, F. (2012. Work-related discomfort in the optometry profession – whose responsibility? Ergonomics Australia. 10:6.

Long J, Burgess‐Limerick, R, Stapleton F (2012) Work‐related musculoskeletal discomfort and injuries in Australian optometrists. Work, 41: 1864 ‐ 1868

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2012) Biomechanical Hazards.  In HaSPA (Health and Safety Professionals Alliance), The Core Body of Knowledge for Generalist OHS Professionals. Tullamarine, VIC. Safety Institute of Australia.

Torma-Krajewski J, Steiner LJ, Burgess-Limerick R. (2009). Ergonomics Processes: Implementation Guide and Tools for the Mining Industry. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH). Publication No. 2009-107, Information Circular 9509.

Torma-Krajewski, J., Hipes, C., Steiner, L., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2007) Ergonomic Interventions at Vulcan Materials Company.  Mining Engineering. November, 54-58.

Dennis, G., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2007). Participative ergonomics in civil construction handbook. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.

Burgess-Limerick, R., Straker, L., Pollock, C., Dennis, G., Leveritt, S., & Johnson, S. (2007). Participative ergonomics for manual tasks in coal mining. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 37, 145-155.

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2006). Manual tasks risk assessment.  In Karwowski, W. (Ed.). International Encyclopedia of Human Factors and Ergonomics (2nd Ed). London: Taylor & Francis

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2006). Manual tasks risk assessment.  In Karwowski, W. (Ed.). International Encyclopedia of Human Factors and Ergonomics (2nd Ed). London: Taylor & Francis

Straker, L., Burgess-Limerick, R., Egeskov, R., & Pollock, C. (2004). A randomised and controlled trial of a participative ergonomics program (PErforM). Ergonomics, 47, 166-188.

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2004). Ron Cumming Memorial Lecture 2004. A tale of two acronyms: PErforM and ManTRA. Ergonomics Australia, 18(4), 10-13.

Burgess-Limerick, R. & Egeskov, R. (2004). Risk factor identification: The role of ergonomics. In McClure, R., Stevenson, M. & McEvoy, S. (Eds). The Science of Injury Prevention. Melbourne: IP Communications.

Burgess-Limerick, R. Leveritt, S., Nicholoson, M. & Straker, L. (2004). Reducing Musculoskeletal Risk in Open Cut Coal Mining. ACARP project C11058 final report

Burgess-Limerick, R (2003) Issues associated with force and weight limits and associated threshold limit values in the physical handling work environment. Issues paper commission by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission for the review of the National Standard and Code of Practice on Manual Handling and Associated documents.

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2003). Stoop, squat, or something in-between. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 31, 143-148.

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2001). Manual Lifting Technique.  In Karwowski, W. (Ed.). International Encyclopedia of Human Factors and Ergonomics. London: Taylor & Francis. (pp. 476-478).

Burgess-Limerick, R., Shemmell, J.,  Barry, B., Carson, R. & Abernethy, B. (2001) Spontaneous transitions in lifting. Human Movement Science 20, 549-562.

Burgess-Limerick , R. & Abernethy, B. (1998) Effect of Load Distance on Self-Selected Manual Lifting Technique. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 22, 367-372.

Burgess-Limerick., R., & Abernethy, B. (1997). Qualitatively different modes of manual lifting. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 19, 413-417

Burgess-Limerick, R., & Abernethy, B. (1997). Towards a quantitative definition of manual lifting postures. Human Factors, 39, 141-148.

Abernethy, B., Neal., R.J., Kippers, V. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (1996). Understanding the neuromuscular control of lifting: Implications for training and redesign. Report to the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia).

Burgess-Limerick, R., Abernethy, B., Neal., R.J., & Kippers, V. (1995). Self-selected manual lifting technique: Functional consequences of interjoint coordination. Human Factors, 37, 395-411.

Burgess-Limerick, R. (1994). Manual Lifting Coordination. Unpublished PhD thesis. The University of Queensland.